James 1:19

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Summary

James 1:19

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Let

Slow to speak

Slow to wrath

General references

Job 32:16

Mark 6:33

Bible References

Let

So on the first day of the seventh month, Ezra the priest brought out the Law before the assembled people. Both men and women were in attendance, as well as all who could understand what they were hearing.

While they stood there, they read from the Book of the Law of the LORD their God for one fourth of the day, and they confessed and worshipped the LORD their God for another fourth of the day.

"So listen to me, children! Blessed are those who obey me.

Watch your step whenever you visit God's house, and come more ready to listen than to offer a fool's sacrifice, since fools never think they're doing evil.

Such a large crowd gathered that there wasn't room for them, even in front of the door. Jesus was speaking his message to them

David himself calls him "Lord,' so how can he be his son?" And the large crowd kept listening to him with delight.

Now all the tax collectors and sinners kept coming to listen to Jesus.

but they couldn't find a way to do it, because all the people were eager to hear him.

The believers continued to devote themselves to what the apostles were teaching, to fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to times of prayer.

So I sent for you immediately, and it was good of you to come. All of us are here now in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has ordered you to say."

As Paul and Barnabas were leaving, the people kept urging them to tell them the same things the next Sabbath.

These people were more receptive than those in Thessalonica. They were very willing to receive the message, and every day they carefully examined the Scriptures to see if those things were so.

Here is another reason why we constantly give thanks to God: When you received God's word, which you heard from us, you did not accept it as the word of humans but for what it really is the word of God, which is at work in you who believe.

Slow to speak

If anyone thinks that he is religious and does not bridle his tongue, but instead deceives himself, his religion is worthless.

Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more severely than others.

Transgression is at work where people talk too much, but anyone who holds his tongue is prudent.

Anyone who guards his words protects his life; anyone who talks too much is ruined.

The wise speak, presenting knowledge appropriately, but fools spout foolishness.

Whoever controls what he says is knowledgeable; anyone who has a calm spirit is a man of understanding.

Whoever answers before listening is both foolish and shameful.

Whoever watches his mouth and tongue keeps himself from trouble.

Don't be impulsive with your mouth nor be in a hurry to talk in God's presence. Since God is in heaven and you're on earth, keep your speech short.

Slow to wrath

They would not listen, and did not remember the miracles you did among them. Instead, they became stubborn and appointed a leader to return them to their slavery. "But you are a God of forgiveness, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, and rich in gracious love; therefore you did not abandon them.

A quick tempered person does foolish things, and a devious man is hated.

The quickly angered man stirs up contention, but anyone who controls his temper calms a dispute.

Whoever controls his temper is better than a warrior, and anyone who has control of his spirit is better than someone who captures a city.

Starting a quarrel is like spilling water so drop the dispute before it escalates.

A person's discretion makes him slow to anger, and it is to his credit that he ignores an offence.

Like a city with breached walls is a man without self-control.

The conclusion of something is better than its beginning, and a patient attitude is more valuable than a proud one.

But I say to you, anyone who is angry with his brother without a cause will be subject to punishment. And whoever says to his brother "Raka!' will be subject to the Council. And whoever says, "You fool!' will be subject to hell fire.

idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, rivalry, jealously, outbursts of anger, quarrels, conflicts, factions,

"Be angry, yet do not sin." Do not let the sun set while you are still angry,

But now you must also get rid of anger, wrath, malice, slander, obscene speech, and all such sins.

General references

Shall I continue to wait, since they're no longer talking? After all, they're only standing there; they're no longer responding.

But when many people saw them leave and recognized them, they hurried on foot from all the towns and arrived ahead of them.